City of Princeton affirms recommendation for OSF HealthCare and Perry Memorial Hospital to consider partnership options
PEORIA – The City of Princeton voted at its August 5th meeting in favor of Perry Memorial Hospital formally beginning a process to consider a variety of partnership options with OSF HealthCare. Perry Memorial Hospital has been an independent
OSF HealthCare gives back to Streator Township High School
OTTAWA – OSF HealthCare donated $1,225 to Streator Township High School athletic programs. This donation is a result of the sports physical fundraiser that took place at Streator Township High School on May 23. “Our partnership with
Train Derails in Bureau County
PRINCETON – A train carrying sand derailed Monday in Bureau County, tumbling ten cars onto their sides. No injuries were reported at the scene just west of Zearing. Crews from BNSF were assessing the damage and there
Roundabout; Road Repairs Reviewed
PERU – Peru City Council approved a motion to allow the city engineer to take bids for the road improvement project at North Peoria Street. City Engineer Eric Carls explained that the overall improvement project, which includes
Potential Peru Public Pool Proposed
PERU – Alderman discussed future plans for a public pool at Monday night’s City Council meeting in Peru. City Engineer Eric Carls explained that the city will first be looking at the costs for a pool and
Mendota PD welcomes a first-time Deputy Chief
MENDOTA – Mendota’s police force will now have a deputy chief. Tyler Kent, a six year Mendota Police Officer, was appointed Deputy Chief at Mendota’s city council meeting Monday evening. Chief Greg Kellen appointed Kent and says
Spring Valley’s Comprehensive Plan survey ends this week
SPRING VALLEY – The last day to participate in the online survey to give input for Spring Valley’s Comprehensive Plan is this Wednesday. This planning process will outline a vision and strategic framework for future development,
OSF HealthCare donates to Earlville High School
MENDOTA – OSF HealthCare donated $550.00 to Earlville High School in support of EHS athletic programs. The donation is from the proceeds from the sports physical clinic fundraiser that took place at Earlville High School on
Yednock to demand tax reform for middle class as member of Property Tax Relief Task Force
SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, will fight for reforms that put Illinois Valley homeowners first and ease the burden of property taxes as a member of a new Property Tax Relief Task Force. “I
12-inch main break located in a creek bed near dam
STREATOR – The 12-inch water main break located over the weekend was repaired last night in Streator. According to Illinois American Water spokeswoman Karen a Cotton, the main break was located near the Streator Dam in a